Biodiversity

Our region contains three of Australia’s 15 biodiversity hotspots, and is part of the internationally recognised Southwest Australia Biodiversity Hotspot.

Biodiversity is the variety of all life forms on earth – the different plants, animals and micro-organisms and the ecosystems of which they are a part. It is a vital life support system that generates clean air and water, is a source of food, pollinates crops and delivers spiritual and recreational benefits for the community.

The Northern Agricultural Region (NAR) contains three of Australia’s 15 biodiversity hotspots, and is part of the internationally recognised Southwest Australia Biodiversity Hotspot. It is Australia’s only internationally recognised hotspot, recognised worldwide for its wealth of natural diversity, particularly in plants, and therefore conservation of this globally significant area is crucial.

The NAR is home to approximately 7,623 native plant and animal (including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and micro-organism) and approximately 6% (487 taxa) are endemic to the region.

Within the NAR high levels of biodiversity contribute to the long-term health of the agricultural sector through provision of essential ecosystems services. It is also valuable for health and wellbeing and contributes to tourism and the beauty of the NAR. Losing biodiversity threatens the health of the environment, economic productivity for farmers and local communities.

The NACC Biodiversity team is working with local communities, Aboriginal groups and government to protect and restore the NAR’s unique flora and fauna and manage ongoing threats. By partnering with landholders, local community, Aboriginal groups and local government, NACC is seeking to protect and restore the region’s unique natural qualities and values in order to preserve them for future generations.

Working together we can ensure our natural ecosystems, habitats and landscapes are valued and resilient.

Jarna Kendle
Biodiversity Program Coordinator
0477 177 164
(08) 9938 0108
Samantha Comito
Biodiversity Project Officer
0448 984 899
(08) 9938 0111
Paige Kirby
Biodiversity Trainee
(08) 9938 0100
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In the Wake of the Storm – Environmental Recovery and Preparedness
In the Wake of the Storm – Environmental Recovery and Preparedness
Gnow or Never: Supporting Communities to Save Malleefowl
Gnow or Never: Supporting Communities to Save Malleefowl
Biodiversity Community Grants Program
Biodiversity Community Grants Program
Land for Wildlife
Land for Wildlife
2019 WA Threatened Species Forum
2019 WA Threatened Species Forum
BioBlitz
BioBlitz
Photo Competition 2019 – Threatened Fauna
Photo Competition 2019 – Threatened Fauna
Enviro-Stories
Enviro-Stories
Feral Fix
Feral Fix
Sharing Aboriginal Knowledge
Sharing Aboriginal Knowledge

Warlgu Country

Tales of Tilapia - the rivers' ruin

Estuaries of the Northern Agricultural Region, Western Australia

Yvonne & GLen Marsden Strategic Revegetation

Waste Free Forum - Help us reduce plastic waste

NACC NRM Makes a Change with Containers for Change

Habitat Fencing Incentive
Habitat Fencing Incentive
2015 WA Threatened Species Forum
2015 WA Threatened Species Forum
2017 WA Threatened Species Forum
2017 WA Threatened Species Forum
20 Million Trees
20 Million Trees
BioLinks
BioLinks
Trees & Shrubs for the Midlands and Northern Wheatbelt
Trees & Shrubs for the Midlands and Northern Wheatbelt
Rivers and Wetlands
Rivers and Wetlands
Noxious Invasive Species Control*
Noxious Invasive Species Control*
Abrolhos Islands Rehabilitation*
Abrolhos Islands Rehabilitation*
Gunduwa
Gunduwa